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Has Coursera solved the catch-22 of for-credit MOOCs?

By Jake New, Assistant Editor

September 19th, 2013

It’s the catch-22 of massive open online courses (MOOCs). Students want college credit for MOOCs, which would raise the price tag of the often-free courses. At the same time, the…

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A MOOC that will ‘cut across institutional boundaries’

September 9th, 2013

Many colleges have delved into MOOCs, while others have approach the massive courses with caution.…
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‘Walking Dead,’ comic books inspire MOOCs

September 4th, 2013

The University of California (UC) at Irvine is collaborating with AMC to produce a free…
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How MOOCs are evolving with video technology

September 4th, 2013

Crack open most massive open online courses (MOOCs) today and you’ll typically find three things…

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22 favorite mobile apps: Appy Hour on the Future Trends Forum

December 14th, 2018

In June of 2018, the Future Trends Forum ran an experiment. We didn’t host a guest, as we usually do. Instead, we hosted an “Appy…

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Have you heard about hybrid advising?

December 14th, 2018

Colleges and universities are starting a new trend as they combine academic advising with career counseling to decrease student anxieties about finding desirable employment after…

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A groundbreaking portal takes research to the next level

December 13th, 2018

The Ohio Department of Higher Education has launched a new online tool designed to connect university researchers with industry leaders (and with each other) in…

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5 ways to help students feel like they belong

December 13th, 2018

Students who report a strong sense of belonging at their college or university typically do better in school, and a new survey points to five…

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Here’s how we future-proofed our campus stadium

December 12th, 2018

Like so much of life for today’s students, attending a collegiate sporting event at Liberty University is as much about sharing the experience with others…

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Looking for a way to improve the transfer process?

December 12th, 2018

The University of Arkansas had a problem: Admissions staff needed to make quicker decisions about transfer students and needed to reach students in new markets,…

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Why every college should create learner profiles

December 11th, 2018

Registrars have long been advocates of student-centered policies and processes. However, the Registrar’s Office can also play a role in working with faculty to create…

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Texas A&M students enhance their workforce readiness skills

December 11th, 2018

To prepare students for a constantly changing, connected world, higher ed is creating more personalized and collaborative learning environments. Colleges and universities are in the…

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Gen Z-ers set their sights on tech-rich employment

December 10th, 2018

Digital natives are entering the workforce, and they're bringing with them a strong desire to use new technologies and explore IT careers, according to new…

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What do students consider a high-quality education?

December 10th, 2018

Students who find their higher-ed studies relevant to their current roles in the workforce tend to believe they received a high-quality education that was worth…

MOOCs: the future of higher education, or a passing phase?

Has Coursera solved the catch-22 of for-credit MOOCs?

A MOOC that will ‘cut across institutional boundaries’

‘Walking Dead,’ comic books inspire MOOCs

How MOOCs are evolving with video technology

See All MOOCs: the future of higher education, or a passing phase? Top Stories »

22 favorite mobile apps: Appy Hour on the Future Trends Forum

Have you heard about hybrid advising?

A groundbreaking portal takes research to the next level

5 ways to help students feel like they belong

Here’s how we future-proofed our campus stadium

Looking for a way to improve the transfer process?

Why every college should create learner profiles

Texas A&M students enhance their workforce readiness skills

Gen Z-ers set their sights on tech-rich employment

What do students consider a high-quality education?

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